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Specialization in music instruction

We specialize in excellent music instruction

Some offer a variety of things, specializing in nothing - quality is not guaranteed

Suzuki & traditional methods

Our teachers receive training in both, and we will help you decide which is best for the student in your family.

Most offer one or the other, and attempt to sell you on the one that they offer being the best choice, even if it is not.

Teachers with degrees in music/education

Our teachers have degrees in music or education, and have previous teaching experience.

Some do, some don't - most companies hire anyone who performs on that instrument or says they can teach.

Background AND credit checks, reference checks and training performed on each and every employee

Definitely!! We call 5-8 references, and complete both background checks and credit checks. All new employees complete several hours of orientation, as well as instrument pedagogy training.

We have been unable to find any other company that does all of this. Others may do background checks only and no credit check or training, and most do not provide comprehensive training.

Customer teacher matching

We will help you find the right teacher. And, if it doesn't work (which rarely happens), we'll fix it!

Elsewhere, you may have to search yourself or be stuck with a teacher to whom you were assigned randomly.

In home or in studio lessons available

In Columbus & Delaware, Ohio, you have both options with both options coming to other areas soon.

Most companies or individual teachers are one or the other rather than putting the decision power in your hands.

Centralized, proven curriculum with many options for fun, supplemental materials

Our owners and managers have decades of experience and have hand-selected the appropriate materials that are PROVEN to work. Students have options for supplemental, fun materials to keep them motivated, interested and excited with their lessons!

New teachers use students as experimental subjects to choose appropriate methods by seeing what doesn't work. Some may not have the experience and knowledge necessary to make the right selections. Others may not have access to the many supplemental options to make lessons fun and enjoyable.

Recitals, performance classes, MTNA, Piano Guild, Royal Conservatory and other performance options

We hold recitals 1-2 times annually. All of our teachers are required to be MTNA members so that we can offer the various options to our students and the pedagogical training to our employees. Piano Guild and the Royal Conservatory Exams are optional for all students. We have other performances and performance classes available throughout the year at state-of-the-art venues.

Some teachers do not hold recitals at all. Others have them only once a year and do not offer anything else. Sometimes they are not at very nice venues. As far as we know, we are the only company at which all teachers are MTNA members. Most teachers do not offer the Royal Conservatory Exams, and only some offer the Piano Guild.

Teacher employment contracts

Our teachers are under 1-year contracts, and they are W2 employees.

Most teachers can leave companies or quit with little or no notice, and are sub-contractors. With an individual, if he or she stops teaching you have to start the search all over again.

Flexible scheduling initially, and rescheduling options

When you register, we take YOUR availability and use that, along with the custom teacher matching, to find your teacher, day and time. In addition, we offer rescheduling options so that you do not lose lessons you have paid for but could not attend.

With an individual, the days and times he or she has available is what you have to select from. Most companies try to place you where it is convenient for them. Many teachers and companies do not provide any rescheduling options.

No waiting lists

Usually, we can start your lessons within a few days unless your availability is incredibly specific or you have unordinary needs.

Many individual teachers have long waiting lists because they are so limited. With some companies, you may wait 4-6 weeks to begin your lessons!

No long-term commitments or contracts

Pay just a month in advance, and stop your lessons any time with just 30 days notice.

Some teachers and schools require you to pay for a quarter, semester or school year in advance, non-refundable.

Accept varying forms of payment

We accept check, cash, money order, cashiers check, Visa or MasterCard.

Most teachers and companies just accept check, cash or money order without the option to pay with a credit card.

Rental programs

Through our partners, we can refer you to appropriate rental programs.

Most teachers expect you to figure this out for yourself.

Adults and seniors welcome

Yes! We provide excellent music instruction for students of ANY age.

Many teachers will not teach someone older than the age of 18, or will not be patient and flexible enough to work with the learning styles and schedule of an adult student.

Exploration classes, summer camps, and other classes

In Columbus/Delaware, Ohio, our corporate headquarters, we provide: The Kids Off Broadway Workshop, Piano Exploration Class, Guitar Exploration Class, Violin Exploration Class, Performance Class, Suzuki Group Class and Summer Camps. We are working to bring these classes to other locations, too.

Most companies and teachers just offer a private lesson without options for other fun classes and group activities.